Media Release 24-10 Load Restrictions in Effect February 27, 2024

For Immediate Release                                                                            Minden, ON Friday, February 23, 2024 8:30 AM

Release #24-10

SUBJECT:  Load Restrictions (Half Loads) in Effect February 27, 2024

Please be advised that Spring Load Restrictions will be in effect on all the Township of Minden Hills Highways / Roads at 12:00 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

The unseasonably warm weather is impacting road conditions across the Township of Minden Hills. We are anticipating a quick thaw with the unseasonable warm weather occurring in our area. The load...

Media Release 24-09 March 1, 2024 PA Day Movie Cancelled

For Immediate Release
Minden, ON
Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Release # 24-09

Subject: March 1, 2024 PA Day Movie Cancelled

Please note that the PA Day Movie scheduled for March 1, 2024 at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The next movie screening will be hosted at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden) on June 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm. We will be watching Minions (2015) which is rated G. Admission is free...

Notice of the Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 17 and Passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment

Please take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills has adopted OPA 17 by By-law 24-017 and further passed By-law 24-018 on February 8, 2024 under provisions of Sections 17, 21 and 34 of the Planning Act, RSO, c. P. 13. The amendments apply to the Township in its entirety; therefore, no key map has been provided.

Purpose and Effect: The amendments will introduce policies and provisions with respect to permitting additional dwelling units within certain land use...

Public Notice - Dawson Hamilton Outdoor Rink Not Operational for 2024 Season

It has been reported that the Dawson Hamilton Memorial Outdoor Rink will be open for free skating on Family Day, Feb. 19 and other dates in March. Unfortunately, this is not correct information.

The Dawson Hamilton Memorial Outdoor Rink will not be operational for 2024 winter season. At the February 8, 2024 Council meeting Candace McGuigan, Director of Community Services reported that:

The Community Service Department’s initial plan was to set up the outdoor rink at the Cultural Centre before the...

Media Release 24-08 Rescheduled Screening of The Road Taken due to Inclement Weather

For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Thursday, February 15, 2024
2:00 PM
Release #24-08

Subject: Rescheduled Documentary Screening Event of The Road Taken due to Inclement Weather

The documentary screening event of The Road Taken (1996) scheduled for today (February 15) has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.

The new event date is Wednesday, February 28, 2024 starting at 5:00 p.m. It will be held at a new location, the Howard Roberts Room, at the Haliburton County Public Library – Dysart Branch at...